People with severe and enduring eating disorders have experienced an eating disorder for six to twelve years (or more). They have a low chance of full recovery with the treatment methods that are now available and require the ongoing support of a mixed team of professionals.
Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to mental health disorders. Depression, anxiety, and behavioural disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability globally. Sometimes, mental health disorders involve self-harm and suicide attempts. Some data suggest that self-harm is becoming increasingly common among adolescents, with prevalence rates now falling between 15% and 40%. Suicide is the
Borderline personality disorder is a serious mental health disorder that affects the way someone relates to themself and others around them. People with borderline personality disorder usually have difficulty managing emotions, forming stable relationships with other people, and developing a clear and coherent identity. They may fear abandonment by others, experience chronic feelings of emptiness, and engage in impulsive and self-destructive behaviours.
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The 2024 Masters Events at Oxford saw an impressive gathering of global thought leaders in trauma and mental health. Held from 11-14 September at the historic Sheldonian Theatre, the event brought together more than 70 experts from around the world for four days of inspiring discussions and workshops. Fiona Yassin and her team were proud
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Borderline personality disorder is common among adolescents. It’s associated with long-term harm to a young person’s mental health and relationships. Adolescents with BPD are also some of the most likely people to have a BPD diagnosis as adults, with BPD traits that persist stably through time. Early diagnosis matters because it facilitates access to appropriate
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Interpersonal difficulties are central to borderline personality disorder. Many of the core traits of BPD relate to interpersonal relationships – and in clinical settings, people with BPD often focus on their desires and fears in relationships. For example, people with BPD may experience a fear of abandonment, patterns of unstable relationships, and the tendency to
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As seen in Mirror UK Prince Harry, once known as the nation’s cheeky chap with a mischievous glint in his eye, has had quite the transformation over recent years. Now, as he celebrates his 40th birthday, experts say becoming a father has been the making of the Duke. The Duke of Sussex has embraced fatherhood
As seen in Ok! UK He was once the cheeky chap who could do no wrong. Beloved for his sense of humour and the mischievous twinkle in his eye, Prince Harry was ‘The People’s Prince’ who held a firm place in the nation’s hearts. And, even though the last four years have added a very
Parenting a child with BPD can involve distressing experiences – especially if they are not receiving treatment. These might include incidents of self-harm or suicide attempts or tensions between family members. Parents also sometimes struggle to balance offering support while not reinforcing behaviours.
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There’s a lot of stigma associated with borderline personality disorder. People with BPD are often categorised as reactive, angry, volatile, and manipulative while their strengths, empathy, and courage are overlooked. This stigma can be internalised by those with BPD, damaging the self-worth of a group of people who already have very low self-esteem.
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